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Key characteristics

Family: Paeoniaceae
Height: 24–36 inches
Width: 24–36 inches
Flower color: Deep scarlet-red petals surrounding a central cluster of yellow-tipped red petaloids
Foliage color: Deep green
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moist, well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low; remove spent flowers after blooming and cut back foliage in late fall to prevent disease
Growing zone: USDA zones 3–7
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies; deer and rabbit resistant

Perennials

Paeonia lactiflora 'Nippon Beauty'

Nippon Beauty Peony

Paeonia lactiflora 'Nippon Beauty' is a peony with deep red, semi-double flowers. The blooms have rich red petals, and at the center, there is a cluster of large, yellow stamens that add a touch of brightness and contrast. The rich red petals paired with the prominent yellow stamens give 'Nippon Beauty' a unique and elegant appearance, making it a wonderful addition to any garden.

'Nippon Beauty' is relatively low-maintenance, requiring little care beyond occasional watering during dry spells.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moist, well-drained soil

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Rain Gardens
Cut Flower Gardens

Companion plants

Bleeding hearts · Catmint · Heucheras · Lady's mantle · Hellebores · Hardy geraniums

Design tip

Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. It takes sun or light shade, which makes it useful along the changing light of a bed edge or a partly shaded border.

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